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Operative Fixation of the Anteromedial Facet of the Coronoid Process.

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SUMMARY Anteromedial coronoid facet fractures typically occur with varus, pronation, and axial forces applied to the elbow. Due in part to the high rate of concomitant lateral collateral ligament (LCL)… Click to show full abstract

SUMMARY Anteromedial coronoid facet fractures typically occur with varus, pronation, and axial forces applied to the elbow. Due in part to the high rate of concomitant lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injuries, untreated anteromedial facet fractures can result in varus and posteromedial rotatory elbow instability. Although small fractures that are not amenable to open reduction and internal fixation can be treated with isolated LCL repair, larger fragments are treated with buttress plating on the anteromedial surface of the coronoid with or without LCL repair. The "over-the-top" approach via a split in the flexor pronator mass is the preferred method of accessing the anteromedial facet. Although data regarding the functional outcomes after operative fixation of the anteromedial facet are limited, observational studies have demonstrated good restoration of elbow stability and motion.

Keywords: facet; operative fixation; fixation anteromedial; anteromedial facet; coronoid

Journal Title: Journal of orthopaedic trauma
Year Published: 2022

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